App drivers transform cars into stores on wheels and earn money in Porto Alegre In addition to transporting passengers, app drivers in Porto Alegre now have a new source of income within their own cars. By offering products during trips, some of them manage to earn amounts that exceed the earnings obtained from races. Some items take up space next to passengers. In André Floriano's car, for example, there is a little bit of everything, even stuffed animals. To account for the variety, he maintains a "menu" with the products available. “Sometimes, a person has a need,” explains Floriano about how the idea came about. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp The sale ends up functioning as a kind of traveling convenience, accessible during the race. Other drivers prefer to invest in a specific niche. For Alexsandro Salau, the search for additional income started simply, with sweets and paçocas. But he soon realized that he needed to find a product with greater return potential. The solution came in the form of perfumes. Today, an illuminated panel catches the attention of passengers and transforms the car's interior into a small showcase. To make choosing easier, there are even samples to try during your trip. "I looked for a different niche. Perfumery really brings more returns", highlights Salau. The strategy paid off. Salau states that, in certain situations, the sale of products easily exceeds the amount received from the race. In one of the examples he cited, a short trip generated R$30 through the app, sales made during the trip totaled R$250. For driver Eduardo Guintzel, truffles became an important ally in the monthly bills. According to him, the money obtained from the sweets is enough to pay for fuel. Extra income also brings more peace of mind to your work routine. With sales, Guintzel says he can reach his daily target more easily and even end his workday early when necessary, without worrying about having fallen below the planned amount. But he emphasizes that the result does not happen alone. Conversation, friendliness and initiative are part of the business. It is necessary to present, offer and gain the trust of those in the back seat. "They don't sell themselves, they have to be offered. You go after the customer", sums up Guintzel. App drivers transform cars into stores on wheels and earn money in Porto Alegre Reproduction/ RBS TV VIDEOS: Everything about RS